Markham Dominates Women’s Events at Canadian Age Group Champs
The Markham Aquatic Club (MAC) dominated the women’s events at the Canadian Age Group Championships in Calgary taking the team title..
Brazil Opens Metro Line 4, Key Legacy Of 2016 Olympic Bid
One major piece of pre-Olympic construction opened in Brazil today: the Metro Line 4, a high-speed train that could potentially serve upwards of 300,000 people daily.
Santos, Brazil to Host Jose Finkel Trophy in September
The Jose Finkel Trophy in September will select Brazil’s team for the 2016 World Short Course Championships. Brazil led the 2014 version of the meet with 7 gold medals, including 50 and 100 breaststrokes by Felipe Franca (above).
Australia Tabs Diver Brittany O’Brien To Replace Injured Broben In Rio
Australia has named 18-year-old Brittany O’Brien to its Olympic diving roster to replace the injured Brittany Broben.
Video Interview: Hosszu Considered 2012 Retirement, Now Plans to Swim In Tokyo
World record-holder Katinka Hosszu says disappointment at the 2012 London Olympics had her set on retirement, but now plans to swim through the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Telstra Wins Legal Case Against Australian Olympic Committee
Australian media company Telstra won a legal battle with the Australian Olympic Committee this week, a skirmish over the company’s promotions leading up to the Olympics.
Florent Manaudou Opens New Restaurant With Predictable Name
Defending 50 free Olympic and World Champion Florent Manaudou has opened his first restaurant.
Rio Torch Relay Day 89: Four More Cities On The Way To Rio
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Large Collects Her Fourth Gold on the Final Day of British Summer Champs
2016 BRITISH SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS Tuesday July 26th-Sunday July 31st Ponds Forge International Sports Centre – Sheffield, England Prelims – 9 am…
Rio Roll Call: Final Look At the Olympic Relay Entries
A final look at the relay entries for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Adding To Their Rio Headache, Aussies’ Laptops Stolen During Fire
The Australian Olympic contingent in Rio continues to get their Games off to a rocky start.
IOC Creates 3-Member Panel to Finalize Decisions on Russian Athletes
The IOC has set up a three-member panel that it says will have final review authority over which Russian athletes are and are not accepted into the Olympic Games, including swimmer Vlad Morozov (above).
Efimova Follows Morozov, Lobintsev In Submitting Appeal To CAS
Yulia Efimova officially files her CAS appeal.
Norwegian Record Holder Henrik Christiansen Turns Down NCAA
Norwegian Henrik Christiansen has turned down offers to swim in the NCAA, opting to stay and train in his native Norway.
Benefactor Contributes To Aussies’ Charter Flight To Rio
The Australian Olympic Swimming Team is ready to make its way to Rio de Janeiro this weekend after having spent…